1 Timothy 5:18

For the Scripture says, You must not muzzle an ox when he is treading out the grain, and The worker is worth his wages.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

In Context

17Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.

19Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

Read all of 1 Timothy 5

Cross References

Luke 10:7"Stay in that same house, eating and drinking what they give. for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not go from house to house.

Romans 9:17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, It is for this very purpose that I have raised you up, To show in you my power, And to proclaim my name far and wide, in all the earth.

Romans 11:2God did not cast off his people whom he foreknew. For do you not know what is said in the Scripture about Elijah? how he pleaded with God against Israel, saying,

1 Corinthians 9:14Even so the Lord ordained that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:18-25

Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. ( a. d. 64.) 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Timothy 5:18